The World Cup trophy was missing for a week when it was stolen prior to the 1966 tournament. A dog named Pickles found it in south London.

Frank Lampard was the only player to play in all 10 of England's qualifiers for the World Cup.

Englishman George Reader is the oldest referee to take charge of a World Cup game. He was 53 when he officiated the Brazil v Uruguay match in 1950.

Wayne Rooney scored nine goals in qualification.

Geoff Hurst is the only player to net a hat-trick in the World Cup final.

Bryan Robson took just 27 seconds to score in England's opening game of the 1982 World Cup, against France.

England have met Argentina five times in the World Cup. England have won three times, while Argentina have won twice, with one of those victories on penalties at the 1998 World Cup.

England have lost on penalties in the 1990, 1998 and 2006 tournaments.

Ray Wilkins, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney have been sent off for England in the World Cup finals.